Local Obituaries for Cleveland, Dayton, Coldspring & Surrounding Communities

Feb 8, 2025

Will Rogers "Butch" Martin, a beloved husband, son, brother, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully on February 8, 2025, in Houston, at the age of 81. Born on March 1, 1943, in Dayton, Butch was a lifelong resident of the area, whose contributions to both his community and family will be remembered with deep appreciation.

 Butch graduated from Dayton High School...

Feb 18, 2025

Denise Lynn Bateman Tarantino was born September 21, 1955 in Parsons, Kansas to parents, Jack Arlan Bateman and Phyllis Sue Cowden Bateman. She passed away in Cleveland, Texas on February 18, 2025 at the age of 69 years. Denise has lived in the Cleveland area for over 35 years and she retired from Walmart in May of 2024 after 21...

Feb 18, 2025

Feb 18, 2025

Kenneth Wayne Pady Sr was born in San Antonio, Texas on January 2, 1951 to parents, Clyde Louis Pady Sr and Ruby Faw Pady. He passed away in Livingston, Texas on February 18, 2025 at the age of 74 years. Wayne served our country in the US Army from 1972-1978 and was a lifetime member of Cleveland VFW Post 1839....

Feb 17, 2025

Curtis Eugene Pennington, 91, of Anahuac, Texas, passed away peacefully on February 17, 2025, in Baytown, Texas.

Born on July 25, 1933, in Pelly, Texas, Curtis “Gene” was the son of Curtis Austin Pennington and Margaret Elizabeth Oates. A proud veteran of the United States Army, he served during the Korean War. Throughout his life, Curtis “Gene” remained deeply committed to...

Feb 14, 2025

Katherine Yvonne Denny was born in Beaumont, Texas on January 8, 1957 to parents, Whitmell Earl Dupree and Betty Margaret Wagner Dupree. She passed away in The Woodlands, Texas on February 14, 2025 at the age of 68. 

Katherine lived in the Cleveland area for many years and was a very social person that never met a stranger. She was a...

Feb 14, 2025

Roy Dewight Carter was born August 20, 1955 in Silsbee, Texas to parents, Marvin L. Carter and Thelma Fuqua Carter. He passed away February 14, 2025 in Cleveland, Texas at the age of 69 years. 

Dewight was preceded in death by his parents, his daughter, Laura Carter; and his brothers, James Carter and Larry Carter. He is survived by his son,...

Feb 14, 2025

Arvie LaFayette Dulaney was born February 10, 1937 in Conroe, Texas to parents, Ruddick Hobbs and Marie Birdie Fullin Hobbs. She went to her Heavenly Home on February 14, 2025 in Brenham, Texas at the age of 88 years. 

Arvie was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Jessie Allen Dulaney Sr; son, Jessie Allen Dulaney Jr. She is survived...

Feb 13, 2025

In Loving Memory

Mary Virginia Templeman

She was born to Virgil and Betty Wilhoit on November 5th 1934 at home in Shelbina, Missouri. She died February 13th 2025 at 8:30am surrounded by her loving family in Brooklyn Iowa. She was a devoted strong loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend. She married Carl (Zeke) Templeman in 1952 in Shelbina Missouri and was...

Feb 13, 2025

Julia Ann "Tootsie" Zaruba Ripkowski, a beloved member of the Dayton community, passed away peacefully on February 13, 2025, in Dayton, surrounded by her loving family. Born on September 29, 1936, in Eastgate, she dedicated much of her life to serving her family, friends, and community.

 Tootsie graduated from Dayton High School with the class of 1954 and went on to...

Feb 12, 2025

Larry Rollins Sr. was born on September 26, 1957, in Houston, Texas, to Leslie Rollins Sr. and Luda Mae Bomer Rollins. He passed away on February 12, 2025, in Splendora, Texas, at the age of 67.

Larry was a skilled machinist in the oilfield industry and had a deep passion for working on and building automobiles. He was an avid outdoorsman...

Feb 12, 2025

Ralph Carroll Villermin, born on March 15, 1938, in Pilot Point, Texas, passed away peacefully on February 12, 2025, in Houston. He leaves behind a legacy marked by dedication, service, and love for family and community.

 Ralph enjoyed a distinguished career, retiring as a maintenance manager at the Atlantic Richfield Company, where he was respected by his colleagues and contributed significantly...

Feb 12, 2025

Peggy Lynne Gilmore Burk was born in Conroe, Texas on January 14, 1952 to parents, Carrell Gilmore and Erma Webb Gilmore. She went to her Heavenly Home on February 12, 2025 in Conroe, Texas at the age of 73. Peggy worked in the cafeteria for Splendora ISD for over 10 years. She loved all the students and enjoyed her work....

Feb 11, 2025

Obituary for Jerrelle "JD" Delroy Reeves Sr.

Jerrelle "JD" Delroy Reeves Sr., 86, of Dayton, Texas, passed away peacefully on February 11, 2025, surrounded by family. Born on March 3, 1938, in Mont Belvieu, TX, JD led a full and rich life, leaving behind a remarkable legacy of love, laughter, and hard work.

JD was the son of Ellis "Monk" Willard Reeves...

Feb 10, 2025

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Donald Ray Goldman Jr., who went home to be with the Lord on February 10th, 2025, at the age of 63. Donald was born to parents Donald Ray “Rock” Goldman Sr. and Mary Ann Ginn Goldman in Greenwood County, South Carolina on June 15th, 1961. 

Donald truly loved life and found happiness in...

Feb 10, 2025

Lester Ray Burton was born September 15, 1940 in Cleveland, Texas to parents Lester and Nannie Burton. He passed away on February 10, 2025 at the age of 84.

Lester is preceded in death by his parents, Lester and Nannie Burton; and sister Norine Blum. 

He is survived by his children, Richard Burton and wife Sue, Rhonda Wuerch and husband Myles, Renee...

Feb 9, 2025

William Green Sewell, affectionately known as "Billy Green," was born on June 23, 1949, in Huntsville, Texas, to Elma Jean Trapp and M.H. “Mutt” Sewell. He passed away at his home on February 9, 2025, at the age of 75. 

Billy Green spent his entire life in the close-knit community of Coldspring, where he first met Anna Gail in the eighth...

Feb 9, 2025

Linda Wilcher, a cherished member of the Dayton community, passed away peacefully on February 9, 2025, at the age of 74. Born on January 9, 1951, in Kerrville, she brought beauty and creativity to the world through her work as a floral designer.

 Linda was a devoted mother to her children, Kristy Barker and her husband James, and Leon Wilson, II...

Feb 8, 2025

Johnny Wayne “Carpet” Fowler was born May 18, 1961 in Dallas, Texas. He passed away tragically on February 8, 2025 in Shepherd, Texas at the age of 63. He worked for many years as a carpet installer and he loved repairing bicycles and lawn mowers. Johnny Wayne loved his family and friends. He will be greatly missed by everyone that...

Feb 6, 2025

Ruby Jean Kelley-Anderson was born January 26, 1931 in Cleveland, Texas to parents, Thomas Aallan DuBose and Ruby Gabriel Carson DuBose. She passed away February 6, 2025 in Cleveland, Texas at the age of 94 years. 

Ruby was preceded in death by her parents, Thomas and Ruby DuBose; husbands, Carson Kelley and Lewey Anderson; brothers, Paul DuBose, Hilliard DuBose, Allen DuBose;...